COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 12, 2009

MOTION NO. 11

MOTION: Councillor C. Brophy

That this Council introduce a tree pruning and removal  programme similar to the scheme which was implemented for footpath repairs. Such a programme would provide much needed clarity to all local residents and groups in the County who have no idea from year to year if the requests they have made in relation to overgrown and somtimes dangerous trees will ever be dealt with. 

REPORT:

The Arboricultural programme outlining works in relation to tree planting, pruning and removal is compiled and presented to the Members in January each year for discussion and approval on an Area Committee basis. This programme is quite specific and indicates the location where proposed works are planned for tree pruning and removal of trees. Furthermore the Arboricultural Programme is available on the Council’s Parks website in relation to each Area Committee.

As part of the customer care enhancement initiative the compilation and operation of the Arboricultural Programme is being regularly reviewed with a view to improving efficiencies where possible.